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Dear Dr. Jones by GZO Jones
Dear Dr. Jones, Did you go to church over the holidays? Signed, Dear Gig, Depends on your definition of church. And in my book, each man, woman and child defines their own. But you seem to be asking if I took part in "organized" religion – the kind that has brought more problems to human history than any other thing of which I can think. That I did not do. I played my oboe, drank some middle-shelf scotch, found time for some children I know. I ate some damn good food, got some exercise and initiated some contact with far-flung loved ones. That's church enough for me. – Jones Dear Dr. Jones, I'm well into my 40s and dating a much younger man. Am I kidding myself? Signed, Dear YAH, My only advice is to enjoy the ride. If the wheels come off, keep on moving and don't forget to back up the memory banks. Humans are fascinating creatures and you'll have known one more during your stay on this big blue marble we call home. – Jones Dear Dr. Jones, Any predictions for the New Year? Signed, Dear CB, I generally don't make predictions. People only pay attention when you're wrong. However, let me prognosticate this: If the ones with all the money don't start sharing with the ones without, society as we know it is bound to become an increasing slice of hell. And by sharing I don't mean a few tax-deductible donations whenever there's a natural disaster. I'm talking about obscene salaries for top executives, tax breaks for the wealthy, shrinking pensions, unaffordable health care and castigating the impoverished besides – those sorts of things. – Jones |
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it advice? Is it opinion? Or is it simply the monthly rant of a
pompous, over-the-hill windbag? Whatever it is, it's been happening
without fail since our very first year, 2001, when GZO Jones 